Introduction to UAV
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The official GTU curriculum for Introduction to UAV (subject code BE05001071) as prescribed for Aero · Semester 5 divides the course into 6 units, covering 48 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (BE05001071)Unit 1 Basics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
- Definition and characteristics of UAV, Classification of UAVs
- Categories of UAVs
- Advantages and limitations of UAVs
- Comparison between UGVs and UAVs
- Applications of UAVs
- Future Scope of UAVs: Nano drones
- Swarm Drones
Unit 2 Components and System of UAVs
- Basic Components of UAVs
- Microcontrollers and its role in UAV Systems
- Sensors in UAVs: Gyroscope
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Integration of Sensors: The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Flight Planning in UAV Systems: Mission Planning
- Route Mapping
- Transmitters and Receivers in UAVs
- Flight Controllers in UAVs
- Telemetry in UAVs
- Binding in UAVs System
Unit 3 Aerodynamics of UAVs
- Understanding Degrees of freedom in UAVs
- Control surfaces and their role in DOF, Understanding Stick movements in UAV Control
- Flight modes in UAVs: Manual Flight mode
- Autonomous Flight Mode
- Hybrid Flight Mode
- Manoeuvres in UAV Flight
- Control Mechanisms of UAVs
Unit 4 Structure and Propulsion in UAVs
- UAV configurations
- Comparison of UAV configurations
- Payload Configurations
- Batteries in UAV Power system: LiPO Battery
- NiMH Battery
- Li-ion Battery
- Battery Capacity
- Battery Safety
- Hybrid Propulsion system in UAVs
- Fuel efficiency in Hybrid Systems
- Comparison of Hybrid and Conventional Propulsion System
- Solar propulsion in UAVs
Unit 5 Tuning and Testing in UAVs
- UAV Tuning: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Tuning in UAVs
- Effects of PID Parameters on UAV Flight behaviour
- Flight Controller Calibration
- UAV Testing: Flight testing of UAVs
- Pre-flight Checks
- Data Logging and Analysis< Simulator Training in UAV Operations
Unit 6 Airworthiness in UAVs
- DGCA Rules and Regulations for UAV Operation: Drone classification under DGCA
- Airspace Zones and Operational Permissions
- Operational Compliance and Safety Procedures
- Flight Rules and Airspace Visibility Requirements
- Remote Pilot Training Organizations(RPTO) and Permissions
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